appearance
- noun
- /əˈpɪərəns/
- The selection of appropriate clothing is critical, as appearance gives the first impression.
- physical appearance
- outward appearance
- appearance and personality
What's the most important cue of appearance for guys?
- What's the most important cue of appearance for guys?
- These almost have a wet appearance without being actually wet.
- And they do it based on people's appearance, their body, their face.
- But if it's about your physical appearance, the shit is true.
- The Reset which helps to reduce the appearance of body blemishes.
- Because they do all have a clear appearance with just a hint of color.
- They will comment on your weight, your appearance, your life choices.
- OK, let's talk about youthfulness of skin or the appearance of youthfulness in skin.
- And I think the the appearance of it is that it's glamour.
- It means the the appearance of perfection was there.
- And questions that reflect performance instead of physical appearance or love life.
- And now you see the appearance of a white milkiness.
Examples
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Many people feel pressured to maintain a certain appearance to fit in socially.
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I like a woman who takes pride in her appearance.
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And remember, your physical appearance does not define you.
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Women were found to be more motivated by weight management, appearance, nimbleness, positive health, and stress management.
Academic text (2013) -
Older children may give compliments or attend to their appearance, hair, or makeup, or that of others.
Academic text (2008) -
The effort required from young men to produce a perfect appearance for the coming-of-age ceremony is minimal.
Academic text (1999) -
It's good for the IT improves the appearance of scars and stretch marks.
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It really is taking away the appearance of the small freckles.
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Her sudden change in appearance surprised everyone at the reunion.
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The artist's work focuses on the appearance of ordinary objects in a new light.
Synonyms
The way a person or place seems to other people
The way people think about a person or company
The outward appearance of something as seen by others
The general appearance of something as a whole
The way something looks to the eye
How an action or decision looks to the public
Idioms
Compounds
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An attractive, confident look that reminds people of a good-looking man
How Attractive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Appearance comes from the verb appear and the old Latin word apparere, which means 'to come into sight'. So an appearance is the way someone or something 'comes into sight' — their outward look.